Port
Cannes, France
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All,61
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$149.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
A one-hour scenic drive brings you to La Maison des Vins -- the House of Wines -- in Les Arcs. The Maison is located on the ground floor of a new, traditionally styled building with a stucco exterior, a wide stone terrace, and a lovely reflecting pool and fountain. The large tasting room features an attractive wall of wines, with each bottle lit from behind to emphasize the different colors.
A wine specialist welcomes you and provides information about the Côtes de Provence appellation. Learn about the history, geography, and production of the wines, as well as how to serve, evaluate and taste each varietal. A tasting of delicious wines is accompanied by bread or crackers. Time is afforded for you to explore the Maison, or you may wish to acquire some bottles to add to your own collection from the expansive selection.
Next, you'll stop at Domaine de Saint Martin in Taradeau. This elegant chateau has a distinguished history dating back to the 18th century. The castle still belongs to the original family and is renowned in Provence for its exceptional cultural and architectural heritage. Here you will have an opportunity to have a guided tasting of some of their award-winning wines before exploring the chateau grounds.
Notes:
Minimum age is 18 years. Corkage policy: Wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the on-board corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person).